2016-2017 Grant Recipients

2016-2017 Grant Recipients

Komen NCTC is pleased to award $542,742 in grant funding to the following organizations. These projects were selected by an independent grant review panel as those that will have the greatest impact in serving underserved, underinsured, or uninsured women in our 29-county service area in central and eastern North Carolina. The 2016-2017 recipients are:

Pay It Forward– Provides financial assistance to breast cancer patients undergoing treatment to help pay for the day to day necessities of life. Helps decrease financial burdens families experience as a result of paying for cancer care allowing them to stay in their home and pay their bills. Targets women living in Chatham, Durham, Johnston, Nash, Orange, Pitt and Wake counties.

Breast Cancer Diagnostics Assistance Program– Reduces the number of patients who fail to make or keep appointments for diagnostic screenings and related procedures by providing those services to low income women between the ages of 40-65 who have no insurance and/or high deductible/high co-pay insurance policies. In addition to diagnostic services, the program will also provide screening mammograms to women in need in Halifax, Northampton and Warren counties.

The Power of Pink– Increases awareness and knowledge about breast cancer and the importance of regular mammography for early detection. Uses a variety of approaches to reach the target populations of African American and older women age 50 and up living in Harnett County. Provides access to screening mammography through use of a mobile unit.

Breast Health Screening Program – Conducts breast cancer screenings for the uninsured and underinsured in Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, Pitt and Wilson counties. In addition to baseline/screening mammograms, the program also provides diagnostic services to those in need.